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Prosecution not appealing Ng Boon Gay’s acquittal

SINGAPORE — The prosecution will not be appealing against former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Director Ng Boon Gay’s acquittal of corruption charges levelled against him.

Former CNB chief Ng Boon Gay and his wife Yap Yen Yen. Mr Ng was acquitted of corruption charges in February. TODAY file photo

Former CNB chief Ng Boon Gay and his wife Yap Yen Yen. Mr Ng was acquitted of corruption charges in February. TODAY file photo

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SINGAPORE — The prosecution will not be appealing against former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Director Ng Boon Gay’s acquittal of corruption charges levelled against him.

“The Accused in PP v Ng Boon Gay was acquitted in Subordinate Court 3, on 14 February 2013, by the learned District Judge Siva Shanmugam. The detailed Grounds of Decision were issued on 28 May 2013. The Attorney-General’s Chambers has carefully considered them. The Prosecution will not be filing a Petition of Appeal,” The GC said in a statement.

“Where legal principles are concerned, the learned District Judge agreed with the key submissions of the Prosecution. No proposition of law emanating from the Grounds of Decision requires clarification by the High Court. Where the facts in this case were concerned, the learned District Judge’s Grounds of Decision stressed his reliance on his personal assessment of the witnesses and their credibility. In this regard, none of the learned DJ’s findings of fact are of a nature that would in our view necessitate an appeal.” In response to the AGC’s statement, a Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson said: “We understand that the Prosecution will not be filing a Petition of Appeal with regard to the case of Mr Ng Boon Gay. As criminal proceedings have come to a conclusion, the Civil Service Disciplinary Process which had been held in abeyance will now resume. “Under the Civil Service disciplinary framework, the officer (under the disciplinary charge) will be given an opportunity to be heard. A decision will be made on the case based on all relevant facts.” In a statement, Mr Ng said thanked his family, friends and legal team for their support during the trial, which he called "the darkest time and lowest point in my life". Mr Ng said: "I have always had faith in the criminal justice system, having been a part of it my whole working life, but I must admit that there were times throughout the ordeal when I couldn’t help but feel disheartened." "Now that this chapter has drawn to a close, I can focus on moving forward with my life.”  

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